Atlanta Contemporary hosts three openings

“Unseen Forces” will be among the works by Sascha Braunig on view at Atlanta Contemporary beginning April 13.Courtesy Atlanta ContemporaryAtlanta Contemporary hosts an opening reception for its newest exhibitions, Sascha Braunig (on view through July 30), Paul Anthony Smithbs Walls Without Borders on view through July 30) and JabTovia Garybs An Ecstatic Experience (on view through May 14). The opening is in conjunction with Contemporary Cocktails and will include a cash bar. Free. 6-9 p.m. Thurs., April 13. Atlanta Contemporary, 535 Means St. 404-688-1970. www.atlantacontemporary.org.Emerging Artist Award winner Kellie Romany celebrates the opening of her exhibition at Swan Coach House Gallery with a reception on Thurs., April 6. The Forward Arts Foundationbs annual award supports local artists through a $10,000 prize and solo show. Romanybs show will also feature the work of Emerging Artist Award finalists Chris Chambers, Travis Dodd, Rachel Garceau and Nick Madden. The exhibition will be on view through May 20. Free. 6-9 p.m. Thurs., April 6. Swan House Coach Gallery, 3130 Slaton Drive N.W. 404-261-0636. gallery.swancoachhouse.com.Best-selling young adult authors Sara Zarr (Gem & Dixie), Becky Albertalli (The Upside of Unrequited) and Katie Cotugno (Fireworks) stop by Decaturbs Little Shop of Stories as part of the Epic Reads Spring 2017 Tour. Free. 7-8 p.m. Tues., April 11. Little Shop of Stories, 133 E. Court Square, Suite A, Decatur. 404-373-6300. www.littleshopofstories.com.

Notch8 Gallery presents a solo exhibition by Artemus Jenkins, alltimeslove, opening Fri., April 7. The show is “a photographic reflection of everyday lives, set in the city of Atlanta, consisting of moving and still photography.” Opening reception: Free. 7-11 p.m. Fri., April 7. On view through April 30. Notch8 Gallery, 1397 Blashfield St. S.E. 404-913-3411. www.facebook.com/notch8gallery.Comedian, actor and writer (among many other titles) Jerry Seinfeld will perhaps always be best known for co-creating and starring in the ’90s sitcom “Seinfeld,” which many believe is one of the greatest shows about ... nothing. But before humoring audiences each week on TV, Seinfeld was honing his observational wit in comedy clubs across the country. Catch him in his natural habitat this Friday for two shows at the Fox Theatre. $46.50-$171.50. 7 and 10 p.m. Fri., April 7. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. N.E. 404-881-2100. www.foxtheatre.org.In conjunction with Mammal Gallery and Trans Week at Georgia State University, SPEAK, the graduate student organization in GSU’s Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies department, hosts its first annual art show under the theme “Queer Sensations.” SPEAK aims to provide a space for students to explore theories surrounding race, gender, sexuality and more through creative mediums. Free. 8-11 p.m. Sat., April 8. The Mammal Gallery, 91 Broad St. S.W. www.mammalgallery.com.Best-selling author Anne Lamott visits Central Presbyterian Church to discuss her newest book, Hallelujah Anyway: Rediscovering Mercy, in which the author explores where to find meaning in life. $22-$30. 7 p.m. Sat., April 8. Central Presbyterian Church, 201 Washington St. S.W. www.cpcatlanta.org.The seventh annual One-Minute Play Festival returns to Actor’s Express, featuring one-minute plays created by established and emerging playwrights. This year the works revolve around the theme “American is ... .” $20. 8 p.m. Sun.-Mon., April 9-10. Actor’s Express, 887 W. Marietta St. N.W., Suite J-107. 404-607-7469. www.actors-express.com.“Memorial Drive” is a collaboration between ArtsATL and Emory’s Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives and Rare Book Library that explores the cultural history of Atlanta. For this installment of the series, ArtsATL contributor Cynthia Perry will moderate a discussion about site-specific dance in Atlanta. The panel will include Emory Dance Program Director Lori Teague; D Patton White, artistic director of Beacon Dance and company manager of CORE; contemporary dance artist Lee Harper; and GloATL’s Lauri Stallings. 7-9 p.m. Thurs., April 6. Emory University’s Woodruff Library,B 540 Asbury Circle. www.artsatl.com.